What is a Weretouched?
Bearing a lesser form of the curse of lycanthropy, weretouched navigate the world through a different perspective than other humans. They do not fully bear the curse, but they still have the ability to transform parts of their body to reflect that of the lycanthropic form their ancestors carried in a process known as "shifting." Some shifters prefer the primal form, living in communities with other lycanthropes embracing their curse, and among the animals they reflect. Others reject their curse, trying to hide it from the world, only calling upon the shift in dire straits.
Scholars have categorized four main subraces of weretouched: the Beasthide, the Longtooth, the Swiftstride and the Wildhunt. Beasthide weretouched descend from lycanthropes that reflect animals known for their toughness, such as the bear or the boar. They are strong, stoic, and very durable. Longtooth weretouched descend from lycanthropes that reflect canine animals, such as wolves and jackals. They are fierce, agressive, and care deeply for their friends. Swiftstride weretouched descend from lycanthropes that reflect feline animals, such as the lynx or the cheetah. They are quick and graceful, and very difficult to pin down. Wildhunt weretouched descent from lycanthropes known for their excellent tracking skills and intuition. They are sharp, insightful, and natural-born leaders.
Weretouched Features
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. Weretouched are quick to mature both physically and emotionally, reaching young adulthood at age 10. They rarely live to be more than 70 years old.
Alignment. Weretouched tend toward neutrality, being more focused on survival than concepts of good and evil. A love of personal freedom can drive shifters toward chaotic alignments.
Size. Weretouched range from 5 to almost 7 feet tall, depending on their subrace. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Shifting. As a bonus action, you can assume a more bestial appearance. This transformation lasts for 1 minute, until you die, or until you revert to your normal appearance as a bonus action. When you shift, you gain temporary hit points equal to your level + your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 temporary hit point). You also gain benefits that depend on your shifter subrace, described below. Once you shift, you can’t do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
Languages. You can read and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Subrace. Four subraces of Weretouched are found in the world of Akronis. Choose one of these subraces:
Beasthide
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2.
Tough. You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.
Shifting Feature. Whenever you shift, you gain 1d6 additional temporary hit points, and while shifted, you have a +1 bonus to your AC.
Longtooth
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2.
Fierce. You have proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Shifting Feature. While shifted, you can use your elongated fangs to make an unarmed strike as a bonus action. If you hit with your fangs, you can deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Swiftstride
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity and Charisma scores increase by 1.
Graceful. You have proficiency in the Acrobatics skill.
Swift Stride. Your walking speed increases by 5 feet.
Shifting Feature. While shifted, your walking speed increases by an additional 5 feet. Additionally, you can move up to 10 feet as a reaction when an enemy ends its turn within 5 feet of you. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks.
Wildhunt
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Dexterity increases by 1.
Natural Tracker. You have proficiency in the Survival skill.
Shifting Feature. While shifted, you have advantage on Wisdom checks, and no creature within 30 feet of you can make an attack roll with advantage against you, unless you're incapacitated.
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